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Liquid RC PO Box 3173 Nashua, New Hampshire 03061 United States of America part number: TAM32589 Tamiya USA TAM32589 1/48 German Heavy Tank Destroyer Elefant Plastic Model Kit Brand new item, sealed in original retail packaging. This is a 1/48 scale assembly model of the German Heavy Tank Destroyer Elephant. The newly tooled 1/48 Elefant has extensive detail, even at this smaller scale, thanks to the extensive research conducted by Tamiya's designers to make the 1/35 scale rendition. The development of the full-size Elefant is an interesting case study in weapons development. Its chassis was developed by Porsche in the design competition for the Tiger I, but while Porsche was sure enough of its success to ready 100 examples of the chassis before the end of the competition, the design was not chosen. The "left over" chassis were turned into the Elefant on the orders of Hitler in 1942 - some 90 examples were built by May 1943. With armor plates, up to 200mm thick and a powerful long-caliber 8.8cm gun, it was a formidable piece of equipment, and served German troops until the end of WWII. Requires paint and assembly. FEATURES: 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. length: 172mm, width: 71mm. The form of the Elefant is captured in detailed 1/48 scale, including depictions of the 8.8cm Pak 43 L/71 gun. The large, boxy superstructure is authentically recreated, right down to its parts breakdown, which is based upon the jigsaw type plate joints of that on the real thing. Assembly type tracks use single-piece straight sections. Weights are included for installation in the hull, giving the model an authentically heavy feel. Includes 1 figure to depict a commander in the cupola surveying the scene in front of him. Includes 1 marking option recreating a 653rd Heavy Anti-Tank Battalion Elefant on the Italian Front, 1944. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Please, check your mailing address! Did you move? I will not change your address after the sale is made. Seriously, eBay asks twice during checkout to confirm your address. School children know their address, you should too. Important Policies Feedback: Earning your positive feedback is important, and not always easy. If you are not satisfied with your transaction, do not hesitate to contact us, and tell us what we can do to make things right for you. Payment: We accept PayPal payments only. Please make sure your shipping address is correct in the PayPal system. Sales Tax: We ship from tax free New Hampshire. There is no sales tax. Customer Service: Please be as specific as possible, and include part numbers, auction numbers, or any number that can help link your question to a product or order. Sketchy orders: If you place a "suspect" order, and your PayPal account does not have a confirmed address, we will ask for further proof that you are who you claim to be. Shipping notes We ship packages Monday through Saturday. Federal holidays can add a day to shipping estimates. Yes: We do combine shipping. We make every attempt to provide fair shipping rates. Yes: We will ship to an APO, FPO or any other military mailing address. Just make certain your PayPal account has your current address. No: We cannot falsify your customs form, or mark it as a gift. Not always: Most packages are shipped US Postal Service. Each shipment gets a package number, but not all get tracking. Tracking is not the USPS's strongest feature (low cost and comparatively quick service is). Once you get a package number, your package is shipped. Don't forget Save for later: Add to My Favorite Sellers and Stores Other items: Lots of other parts are available. View other items. eBay store: View parts specific to your model in the Liquid RC eBay Store. Always: Have fun enjoying your models Notes inventory number: 127336 item UPC: 495034432589 item weight: 0.8600 pounds